LEWISTON – SeniorsPlus, the area agency on aging, offers free (unless noted) classes for the older adult learner. The classes are designed to help people make informed choices about aging well, living independently and doing it all safely.

The classes offered this month are:

Your Legal Rights, “Power of Attorney, Financial & Medical” from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. Instructor. Jill K. Randall, Esq., Maine Legal Services for the Elderly.

Living with Alzheimer’s Disease for People with Alzheimer’s, 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Dec. 9. To register, call Cindy Beck of the Alzheimer’s Association at 1-800-272-3900.

Legal and Financial Planning for Alzheimer’s Disease, 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9. To register, call Cindy Beck of the Alzheimer’s Association at 1-800-272-3900. This workshop is for anyone who would like to know more about what legal and financial issues to consider and how to put plans in place.

Boomer? New to Medicare? Medicare Information Session, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 15. Instructor, Roland Bussiere. Learn the basics and timelines of this complex system, learn when you need to sign up for what and ways to save money.

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Volunteer Fair!, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13. Check out some volunteer opportunities with Red Cross, SEARCH, Good Shepherd Food Bank, St. Mary’s Hospital, Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, Lewiston Public Library, CMMC, 211, VolunteerME.org, SeniorsPlus and more. Drop by; no need to Register.

Live Well Plan Now: Keeping You in the Driver’s Seat, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20. Instructor, Valerie Cole. Planning is more than helpful – it’s essential. Making choices and knowing options will keep you in control of your life. Look at how to prepare for the unexpected, learn where to find resources in the community and how to plan for possible barriers.

January classes

Boomer? New to Medicare? Medicare Information Session, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18. Instructor, Roland Bussiere, SeniorsPlus Medicare Counselor. Learn the basics and timelines of this complex system, learn when you need to sign up for what and ways to save money.

Ten Signs of Dementia, 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 23. To register call Cindy Beck, Alzheimer’s Association, at 1-800-272-3900.

Basics of the Alzheimer’s Disease, noon to 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23. To register call Cindy Beck, Alzheimer’s Assoc., at 1-800-272-3900.

Informed Aging, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25. Instructor, Misty Marston. Learn about options for the future: home care services, home modification programs and navigating the long term care system.

What’s Happening to My Body As It Ages? Medications: How they affect Us, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26. Instructor, Dr. Alan Verrill. Look at the side effects and risk of unwanted interaction of common prescription and OTC drugs.

All classes are held at the SeniorsPlus Education Center, 8 Falcon Road. For more information and to register, call SeniorsPlus at 1-800-427-1241.


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